Ty Ruff, 'Real World' alum

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After his time spent as one of seven strangers on MTV's "The Real World: D.C.," we're assuming Baltimore native Ty Ruff, 23, was better equipped to handle drama. Then came this season of MTV's other addictive reality show "The Challenge." This year, the "Real World"/"Road Rules" vets still compete in random feats of athletic strength, but each cast member is paired on a team with an ex. In Ruff's case, that means working with former "D.C." flame Emily Schromm. Ruff, who grew up in Park Heights and now lives in Los Angeles, said he had mixed feelings about the pairing. Worst pet peeve?Non-athletes equating something non-athletic with athleticism. When will there be a "Real World: Baltimore"?Ha ... hopefully sooner than later. In my opinion, "The Real World" has become rather mundane with the black, gay, conservative, all-American, crazy ... they used to have jobs and actually get involved in the culture of the host city. Baltimore has tons of culture but it's not as glamorous as many other cities in the U.S. Read more about Ty here.

After his time spent as one of seven strangers on MTV's "The Real World: D.C.," we're assuming Baltimore native Ty Ruff, 23, was better equipped to handle drama. Then came this season of MTV's other addictive reality show "The Challenge." This year, the "Real World"/"Road Rules" vets still compete in random feats of athletic strength, but each cast member is paired on a team with an ex. In Ruff's case, that means working with former "D.C." flame Emily Schromm. Ruff, who grew up in Park Heights and now lives in Los Angeles, said he had mixed feelings about the pairing. Worst pet peeve?Non-athletes equating something non-athletic with athleticism. When will there be a "Real World: Baltimore"?Ha ... hopefully sooner than later. In my opinion, "The Real World" has become rather mundane with the black, gay, conservative, all-American, crazy ... they used to have jobs and actually get involved in the culture of the host city. Baltimore has tons of culture but it's not as glamorous as many other cities in the U.S. Read more about Ty here. (MTV)

After his time spent as one of seven strangers on MTV's "The Real World: D.C.," we're assuming Baltimore native Ty Ruff, 23, was better equipped to handle drama. Then came this season of MTV's other addictive reality show "The Challenge." This year, the "Real World"/"Road Rules" vets still compete in random feats of athletic strength, but each cast member is paired on a team with an ex. In Ruff's case, that means working with former "D.C." flame Emily Schromm. Ruff, who grew up in Park Heights and now lives in Los Angeles, said he had mixed feelings about the pairing. Worst pet peeve?Non-athletes equating something non-athletic with athleticism. When will there be a "Real World: Baltimore"?Ha ... hopefully sooner than later. In my opinion, "The Real World" has become rather mundane with the black, gay, conservative, all-American, crazy ... they used to have jobs and actually get involved in the culture of the host city. Baltimore has tons of culture but it's not as glamorous as many other cities in the U.S. Read more about Ty here.